Communication Internship & Job Newsletter- Week of May 12, 2017

Week of May 12th Internship/Job Postings:

Note: Please make sure to check if these internships/jobs have deadlines or are ongoing by checking the link or with the contact information provided.

>K12

-Corporate Communications-Intern

-The Corporate Communications Intern will be responsible for creating and managing content that supports K12’s public relations efforts. We’re looking for someone who is adept at writing and is capable of supporting the communication team to showcase students, families, teachers, employees and schools that participate in online education programs with K12.

-The experience will be very hands-on and the successful candidate will: Assist in planning, writing, and managing weekly internal newsletter. Assist in writing for K12’s corporate blog. Update company intranet site when needed. Assist communications team with project management, analysis and reporting. Assist the team with day-to-day administrative and operational duties as assigned. Liase with video team to produce weekly vignettes for internal newsletter.

-Requirements: Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Must have completed or are working towards a college degree in Communications, English or another relevant field. Must have strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills, and builds relationships across the organization. Must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills, detail-oriented, have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines, have strong creativity, have project management skills, and unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust.

>EDENS

-Full time position for summer 2017. EDENS is one of the leading retail real estate developers and owners in the nation. The marketing team is looking for a design intern for the Bethesda studio in the summer of 2017. The Design Intern will work with the marketing & design team on various projects ranging from print design and production to web/digital content & photography. This position will also interface with other departments throughout EDENS in supporting graphic needs as they arise.

-EDENS develops, owns and operates community shopping centers in primary markets across the country. The company has built an institutional-quality portfolio of more than 120 retail centers.

-Responsibilities: Aid in regular changes and updates to existing collateral for leasing and development departments. Process, edit and upload photography to digital image library. Take photos of centers in the region when photography updates are needed. Execute new design projects with direction of the marketing team. Help with graphic content necessary for website updates. Collaborate with and assist the design team on various projects as needed. Assist with print production on in-house digital press and finishing/binding equipment. Help with graphics and formatting for PowerPoint presentations as needed.

-Qualifications: Working toward a BA in Graphic Design or related field. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a must (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience in MS Office Suite. Experience in design, layout and typography. Exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and creativity. A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and multi-task. Responsible, dependable and well organized. Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction as well as in collaboration with others that my not always be designers. Photography and photo editing/processing is a plus. Experience in interactive and web design is a plus. Experience in print production is a plus.

>Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

-Seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist Public Affairs with daily marketing and communications efforts. Our ideal candidate is someone who craves learning new skills and isn't afraid to tackle big projects. As an intern you will get to work with a variety of our staff, while working on real projects that will help us grow. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in various aspects of communications and local government.

-The internship begins June 12 and ends August 11. The schedule for this internship is flexible during the operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F. It requires a commitment of 10-12 hours per week. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Ashley Montgomery, Director of Public Affairs at Montgomery@fairfaxcounty.gov by May 19, 2017.

>Harris Media

-Harris Media is a digital marketing agency that works with conservative candidates and organizations in the U.S. and abroad.

-Harris Media is always looking to offer internships or full-time positions to George Mason students interested in politics, digital media, or communications.

>Cortina Productions

-Program Coordinator (full-time & contract needs): Our growing team is looking to add a Production Coordinators to provide support the design and development of interactive experiences for location-based museum installations, and mobile and web-based apps. The Production Coordinator will be working closely with the Production team supporting an in-house team of designers, programmers, animators and editors to transform the spaces and content of our diverse clientele into powerful visitor experiences. Must be available to start immediately. Our needs vary from full-time staff hires, to contract positions.

-Role and Responsibilities: Assist in all tasks associated with the creation and deployment of interactive programs including content & image research, copyediting, bug testing. Knowledge of stock footage/still image resources, stock vendors, and media management. Ability to write scripts with support & oversight of lead Producer. Basic knowledge of copyright laws and licensing. Experience with rights and clearances (preferred not required). Must be proficient doing research online, using archives and databases, and keyword or tag searches (strongly preferred not required). Provides support to the overall team as tasked by Producers. Organize project meetings (client & internal), including developing agendas and maintaining meeting notes. Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs on a daily basis. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

-Requirements: College education: Bachelors degree in the study of interactive or multimedia. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with the interactive or multimedia development process. Must also be organized and self-motivated.

-To apply for any position: Please send cover letter, resume, and professional references to jobs@cortinaproductions.com and include the job description in the subject line.

>Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

-Graphic Design Intern and Communications & Marketing Intern: The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia, which represents nearly 700 member companies with 500,000 employees in the region, seeks an independent, responsible and detail oriented Graphic Design Intern and a Communications & Marketing Intern for Summer 2017 (late May/early June through August) to support its busy communications and marketing program (approximately 20/week with flexible days/times). Interns may work remotely but will be required to come onsite for training. Interns will be invited and are welcome to shadow the communications team at all Chamber events. The internship is unpaid. Students seeking course credits may apply if approved by their educational institution.

-To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to Alex Thompson, Director of Communications and Marketing, at athomphson@novachamber.org

>Booz Allen Hamilton Internship Opportunities

-Multimedia Production Intern Description: Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate Marketing & Communications Team is looking for a creative and driven multimedia intern to assist with projects, tasks and ad campaigns. Prepare for shoots, help with casting, scout locations, schedule interviews and other production logistics. Organize, edit and retouch images and video clips. Storyboard, script, shoot, setup video lighting, and edit video with little supervision and direction. Assist with key wording and metadata to create as well as maintain the company’s digital media archive. Manage and organize online content to maintain brand consistency. If interested in applying, please email Joseph Campbell a resume and cover letter for this position at Campbell_Joseph@bah.com.

-Marketing Intern Description: Assist corporate marketing team with planning, implementation and evaluation of marketing campaigns to promote Booz Allen’s activities, services, and products. Update existing and develop new promotional content, including website, social media brochures, case studies, and other marketing materials. Work closely with social media, website, media relations and employee engagement teams to develop and disseminate content across multiple channels that aligns with marketing strategies to grow market share, build the brand, and achieve business objectives.http://www.jobs.net/jobs/booz-allen-hamilton/en-us/job/United-States/Summer-Marketing-Analyst/J3J86Z789DJGBZMQJXM/

-Digital Content Intern Description: Support digital assets and digital strategy within the firm's marketing and communications department to help engage audiences across all digital platforms, including web, mobile, search, email, and social media. Perform content audits, updates, and SEO research related to com. Monitor firm-owned social media properties and drafting social media posts using Hootsuite. Perform ad-hoc requests related to website and social media performance using Google Analytics, Site Catalyst, and Hootsuite Analytics. Organize digital assets on owned channels (e.g., SlideShare, YouTube, and flickr). Monitor industry and competitive trends related to web strategy, email strategy, mobile strategy, and content marketing strategy. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and have professional experience or coursework in communications-related fields. Those with energetic personalities and strong interpersonal skills will thrive in this team environment. http://www.jobs.net/jobs/booz-allen-hamilton/en-us/job/United-States/Summer-Marketing-Analyst/J3G0016DPSPY99Z6K5W/

-Media Intern Description: Support external communications, media relations, and event planning activities within the firm's external relations department to help reach key stakeholders. Write and provide light editing support for select external communications. Conduct on-demand research into reporters, media coverage, publications and trending topics. Provide hands-on event management support as needed. Collaborate with digital (website and social media) teams. Find opportunities to tell our stories visually and graphically. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and have professional experience or coursework in communications-related fields. Those with energetic personalities and strong interpersonal skills will thrive in this team environment. http://www.jobs.net/jobs/booz-allen-hamilton/en-us/job/United-States/Summer-Market-Analyst-Assistant/J3K6T76X46PRWVP7WRG/

-Community Partnerships Intern Description: Assist firm’s community involvement team with planning, implementation and evaluation of outreach initiatives to engage more employees in volunteerism, fundraising, and utilization of corporate social responsibility-related tools and programs. Update existing and develop new promotional content (fact sheets, annual report, toolkits, etc.) and drive efforts to implement new ways of reaching audiences. Utilize existing outreach tools to develop a structured reporting process and work directly with external vendors and key stakeholders to provide recommendations for tool improvement and increased adoption rate. Work closely with social media, website, media relations and employee engagement teams to develop and disseminate community involvement content across multiple channels. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and have professional experience or coursework in communications-related fields. Those with energetic personalities and strong interpersonal skills will thrive in this team environment. An interest in corporate social responsibility and/or community service is a plus. http://www.jobs.net/jobs/booz-allen-hamilton/en-us/job/United-States/Summer-Market-Analyst-Assistant/J3L5C85X21PX2CX0MC8/

>Randstad Technologies

-The Analyst/Technical Writer is responsible for managing all corporate technical documentation and expected to provide OSINT support on a variety of research-based tasks.

-Education: Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Communication, English, and Journalism preferred but 1-3 years of experience is acceptable.

-Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products and InDesign. Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills. Experience as a technical writer for hardware and/or software documentation. Ability to operate in a multi-tasking and fast-paced environment. Experience using Camtasia or other video editing software is a plus.

>Society for Human Resource Management

-Membership & External Affairs Internship for the summer of 2017.

-This internship will be an excellent opportunity for a Communication or PR student interested in exploring a career with associations. The intern will have the opportunity to work in five different departments at SHRM, a large professional membership association based in Alexandria, VA. Beyond media relations and social media work, the intern will also be involved in proofreading a magazine, writing a press release, contributing to member communication and related communications work.

>McAdam Financially Advances in Tyson's Corner

-McAdam is a fun, fast-paced, and independent advisory firm that focuses on giving our clients the highest level of service and world-class investment management.

-We are actively seeking 2017 graduates to fill a full-time, entry-level financial advisor/wealth manager position, upon graduation. Our office is looking to grow and I believe that your students would be a great fit for the position, based on the university’s strong reputation and academic presence. The position is for candidates who are interested in an exciting career path that is both challenging and rewarding.